NeilMed NeilMed Sinus Rinse is a natural soothing saline nasal wash. A large volume low positive pressure nasal wash is the most effective way to irrigate the nose based on current medical studies. Nasal Irrigation is an excellent way to clean mucus from the nose making medication more effective. They also clean allergens, irritants, bacteria and viruses from the nose reducing the frequency of infection. Furthermore, they help decrease swelling in the nose and increase air flow. NeilMed Sinus Rinse is excellent for all ages; it is available inisotonic, pediatric and hypertonic concentrations. Recommended for natural, soothing relief from symptoms of: USP Grade Sodium Chloride & Sodium Bicarbonate (Purity level 99% or higher) Step 1: Wash your hands. Fill the clean bottle up to the fill line (240 mL) with lukewarm distilled water or previously boiled water. Step 2: Cut the SINUS RINSE mixture packet at the corner and pour its contents into the bottle. Tighten the cap & tube on the bottle securely. Place one finger over the tip of the cap and shake the bottle gently to dissolve the mixture. Step 3: Standing in front of a sink, bend forward to your comfort level and tilt your head down. Keeping your mouth open and without holding your breath, place cap snugly against your right nostril and SQUEEZE BOTTLE GENTLY until the solution starts draining from the OPPOSITE nostril or from your mouth. Step 4: Blow your nose gently, without pinching your nose completely because this will apply pressure on the eardrums. Step 5: Now repeat steps 3 & 4 for your left nostril. Use only as recommended and follow the warnings WARNING: DO NOT RINSE IF NASAL PASSAGE IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED OR IF YOU HAVE AN EAR INFECTION OR BLOCKED EARS. If you have had ear surgery, please contact your physician prior to irrigation. If you experience any pressure in the ears, stop the rinse and get further directions from your physician or contact our office during regular business hours. Do not rinse if your nasal passage is completely blocked, however, you may rinse with a partially blocked nasal passage. Use lukewarm water. DO NOT USE HOT OR BOILING WATER. Follow the cleaning procedures provided in the brochure. You may also consider discussing the use of SINUS RINSE with your doctor. SINUS RINSE bottle and mixture are to be used only for nasal irrigation. Please do not use for any other purposes. Please rinse ONE HOUR PRIOR to bedtime, in order to avoid any residual solution dripping in the throat. We strongly advise against the use of our kit on children or adults who have reduced comprehension. Patients who are unable to stand up or bend near the sink SHOULD NOT use this product. We advise you NOT to use this kit on patients who are bed bound or severely debilitated. Adults need to understand the procedure first before using it on their children. We recommend that you use this product only on children who are above five years of age. The procedure is the same for all ages. If your child is less than five years old, you should consult your childs physician before using this product. CAUTION: Rinsing your nasal passages with only PLAIN WATER will result in a severe burning sensation. Please do not rinse with plain water. 60 Sachets of USP Grade (Purity level 99% or higher) Sodium Chloride & Sodium Bicarbonate Mixture Educational Brochure with Directions for Use.
